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NASA and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management just launched NASA Force, a new talent pipeline bringing America's best engineers and technologists directly into the space program. If you've ever dreamed of working on moon missions or Mars exploration, your path just got clearer.
After two unsuccessful attempts, Space One is launching its Kairos rocket today, aiming to deliver five satellites to orbit. The Tokyo startup dreams of launching 30 missions per year by the 2030s.
A United Launch Alliance rocket completed its mission flawlessly Thursday morning, even after one of its boosters developed a visible problem just 20 seconds after liftoff. The successful launch proves the spacecraft's resilience and marks another win for America's space capabilities.
An aerospace company just revealed a revolutionary double-decker aircraft that could transform air travel while slashing fuel consumption by nearly a third. The innovative blended-wing design might finally make flying both cheaper and cleaner.
A European defense startup just hit hypersonic speeds in its first test flight, going from design to launch in just nine months. The privately funded achievement could reshape how quickly new aerospace technology reaches the skies.
A California company just hit unicorn status with technology that makes flying helicopters as simple as swiping a phone screen. The innovation could save lives by automating the most dangerous parts of flight.
SpaceX just set a new speed record for national security launches, getting a critical GPS satellite from delivery to orbit in just 41 days. The ninth advanced navigation satellite now helps protect positioning systems from interference while honoring a fallen Challenger hero.
NASA just added two retired F-15 fighter jets to help test a revolutionary aircraft that breaks the sound barrier without ear-splitting sonic booms. If successful, the X-59 could cut cross-country flight times in half.
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Scientists have discovered that earthquake sensors can detect sonic booms from falling space debris, helping predict where dangerous objects will land. The breakthrough could prevent weeks-long searches for toxic spacecraft fragments.
Scientists just discovered that astronauts can 3D print metal tools on Mars using the planet's carbon dioxide atmosphere instead of expensive imported gases. This game-changing discovery could save millions and bring permanent Mars settlements one step closer to reality.